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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.46, 28,825.96 and 5,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.46, 28,825.96 and 5,889.30 is: 8,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.46 : 28,825.96 = 5,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.46/28,825.96 = 5,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.46x = 28,825.96 × 5,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.46x = 169,764,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,764,726.23/19,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,835.26

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